Adam Montgomery, father of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery, was arrested Tuesday evening.
Police arrested Adam Montgomery on an assault charge stemming from an alleged 2019 incident involving Harmony, who was 5 years old at the time.
Adam Montgomery is also facing misdemeanor charges including one charge of interference with custody and two charges of endangering the welfare of a child.
Authorities released the following statement Wednesday morning related to the arrest:
Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella, Hillsborough County Attorney John Coughlin, and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that Adam Montgomery, age 31, of Manchester, New Hampshire, was arrested on January 4, 2022, in Manchester. Mr. Montgomery’s arrest was pursuant to an arrest warrant for one charge of felony second-degree assault arising from 2019 conduct against Harmony Montgomery, age 7, as well as one misdemeanor charge of interference with custody, and two misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of a child pertaining to Harmony Montgomery. Although an arrest has been made, the search for Harmony continues.
Adam Montgomery is expected to be arraigned on January 5, 2022, in the Hillsborough County Superior Court North. The arraignment is expected to take place via WebEx at 11:00 a.m.
Officials are continuing to search for Harmony and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating her. Harmony’s photo is attached to this release as well.
The charges and allegations against Adam Montgomery are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Harmony Montgomery was last seen in October 2019 in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella’s office said the search for Harmony Montgomery is still ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police tip line at 603-203-6060.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to CrimeOnline for more updates.
Featured Image: Adam Montgomery, Harmony Montgomery/Manchester Police